Jaguar Land Rover Joins Auto Alliance

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2008 - The Alliance of
Automobile Manufacturers today announced that Jaguar Land Rover has joined
the Washington, D.C.-based association, bringing the total number of
Alliance member companies to 11: BMW Group, Chrysler, Ford Motor Company,
General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz USA, Mitsubishi,
Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen. The Alliance currently represents
approximately 77 percent of all car and light truck sales in the U.S. and
works to unite the industry in its commitment to enriching society through
sustainable mobility. Alliance members, based around the world, dedicate
themselves to providing safer, cleaner and more fuel-efficient automobiles
that produce less carbon dioxide emissions.

"We're pleased that Jaguar Land Rover recognizes the Alliance's
continued role in shaping meaningful public policy on the federal, state
and even global levels," said Alliance President and CEO Dave McCurdy.
"We're looking forward to working with these two iconic British brands as
this entire industry continues its historic transformation," he added.

"Jaguar Land Rover believes the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
plays an important role as the respected resource for technical and
science-based analysis," said Gary Temple, President of Jaguar Land Rover
North America. "The Alliance's work enhances motor vehicle safety and
provides a global perspective to environmental and energy issues. We are
pleased to be a member of the industry association committed to innovation
and sound public policy."

Jaguar Land Rover's global headquarters are located in the United
Kingdom, the Alliance is based in Washington, DC, with offices in
Sacramento, Calif., and Southfield, Mich.